Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Altadena, California


The cost of living in Altadena, California is 73.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,638 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altadena, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Altadena
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Altadena, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Altadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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